12 Bolt Casting # Help

**COPO** · #1 03-12-2008, 02:15 AM

The casting date is F-21-0. It looks like "BM" then a 1/2" space then "W" then some numbers. Any thoughts on that, not something I've seen before, but looks factory.

**Mr70** · #2 03-12-2008, 02:30 AM

Sounds like a late 70 Nova build or possibly a 1971 Nova 3:31 Open.
W would stand for Warren,Mi. plant.
I had heard these coulda be used a lil longer then 70,as well as used on the Nova too but not sure.
Do you notice the letter C anywhere in front of the BM stamping?
Can you measure the axle tube flange to flange?..is it 54-1/4 or 55-1/4?
Is the measurement between the centerline of the spring seats 42-7/16 or 45-3/8?

**COPO** · #3 03-12-2008, 02:42 AM

Did Novas get 12 bolts in 71? I thought everything was 10 bolt except pontiacs and trucks after 1970.

**Mr70** · #4 03-12-2008, 02:48 AM

Check those measurements I posted and let us know what you find.

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #5 03-12-2008, 06:11 PM

The June Novas that I've seen have rears built at the Detroit plant, it could have been the 'changeover' month though as we've seen other '71'ish items begin changing over in June of '70, (seat belt retractors for example).

Here's one dated May, but the June rears are the same syntax.

**Mr70** · #6 03-12-2008, 09:50 PM

What's the casting date on that one Marlin?

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #7 03-12-2008, 10:07 PM

Hmmmm.... I'll have to check my notes to see if I've got that one written down. Sorry, I see now you guys are talking center section casting dates vs. axle tube assy dates.

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